Delta Air Lines has announced that starting October 1, fliers will be able to send in-flight text messages for free on enabled aircraft. Passengers can use iMessage, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger to communicate without paying for in-flight Internet.

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"We know many of Delta's customers want or need to stay connected in the air and on the ground, which is why we're investing in an easy, free way to send and receive messages in-flight through some of the most popular global platforms," Tim Mapes, Delta's Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, said in a release.